Next speed piece the half squares, by stacking
the Color 1 and Color 2 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strips, right sides together and
all edges aligned. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 3-7/8" square lines
and mark the diagonals in the
direction shown at left. Now sew a SCANT 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the square lines.
Now cut apart
ON the marked diagonals, and on the 3-7/8" square lines. This will give you eight
half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric. Trim
these back to measure 3-1/2" if needed...

Now piece the block, by first sewing rows together,
and then joining the rows to make the block. Alternate pressing directions by square and
by row to avoid bulky seams....on to Page
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